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This fall, Ashley will be pursuing a PhD in chemical engineering at Drexel University.
Alex Ashley ‘22 wins Pepper Prize
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
(Photo by Brandon Marin 22)
Faculty votes in favor of restructuring, cuts faculty committees by over half
Student Governments Sustainability Committee worked to pass the resolution calling for an increase in transparency regarding the endowment.
Student Government resolution pushes for sustainability in college investments
Student governments new budget guidelines will require clubs to submit financial requests at designated times, as opposed to every week.
Budget request process for student organizations modified
Perry Zimmerman 23 works with Cycle for Survival to benefit rare cancer research. (Photo courtesy of Perry Zimmerman 23)
Student Activist Spotlight: Perry Zimmerman ‘23 has raised millions toward a cancer-free future
Presley Anderson 22 and Abby Esposito 22 were previously the president and vice president of pep band, respectively. (Photo courtesy of Presley Anderson 22)
Student Artists Spotlight: Presley Anderson ’22, Abby Esposito ’22 formed lasting friendships through Pep Band
Josh Peck spoke to students about his experiences in the entertainment business, social media and finding his own happiness. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
‘Hug me brotha’: ‘Drake & Josh’ star Josh Peck welcomed with open arms as Senior Speaker
The food studies exhibit shows off culinary ephemera, or materials related to food and cooking that would not normally have a long shelf life. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester 25)
You are what you(‘re told to) eat: Stefano Mancini ’22 curates food studies exhibit in Skillman
The fundraiser, hosted at LaFarm, will feature prayer, reflection and participation from the local Ukrainian community. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegefarm on Instagram)
‘It’s an act of hope’: LaFarm to hold Sunflowers for Ukraine event on Sunday
The mens lacrosse team found sustained success this season after undergoing a multi-year rebuild, giving hope for the future. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse has best season in twelve years
Senior Ryan Tall shakes hands with the competition following his 30-foot putt to win the Patriot League Individual Championship. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Ryan Tall wins Patriot League Individual Championship, Lafayette places second overall
Freshman Carter Dorighi makes a play up the middle during Lafayettes 13-7 Sundays series, clinching win over Navy. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Leopards take series against Navy, build momentum for playoffs
Freshman Michael Hayes looks to pitch the ball back to junior Julius Young during the Lafayette Maroon and White game. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football plays annual Maroon and White Game, looks ahead to fall season
Lafayettes sports psychologist Julie Amato strives to make sure that the athletes around campus have the mental health support they need. (Photo courtesy of Julie Amato)
Lafayette student-athletes discuss mental health challenges
Op-Ed: Listen to the Cassandras: Prepare for the post-Roe world
The NBA playoffs: Can the newcomers bring new energy to the party?
Op-Ed: Looking to the past, speaking on Lviv
Op-Ed: Looking to the past, speaking on Lviv
Op-Ed: Teaching Black literature at Lafayette: A reconsideration
Sidelines: End of lockout/free agency
President Nicole Hurd showers naked
President Nicole Hurd showers naked
Episode LXIX: Return of the Quent
Episode LXIX: Return of the Quent
Lafayette solves feminism
Lafayette solves feminism
Lafayette becomes beach-front property after New Jersey falls into the sea
Lafayette becomes beach-front property after New Jersey falls into the sea
Football team attends three-hour lecture by Juggling Club on how to get girls
Football team attends three-hour lecture by Juggling Club on how to get girls

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Isabella Gaglione, Staff Arts & Culture Writer

Isabella Gaglione (she/her) is a freshman English and Film & Media Studies double major from Long Island, New York. Elsewhere on campus she is involved in the Happiness Project, the Arts Society and HerCampus. In her free time Isabella enjoys reading, painting and watching rom-coms.

All content by Isabella Gaglione
Perry Zimmerman 23 works with Cycle for Survival to benefit rare cancer research. (Photo courtesy of Perry Zimmerman 23)

Student Activist Spotlight: Perry Zimmerman ‘23 has raised millions toward a cancer-free future

May 6, 2022
Lafayette Votes! recently hosted a talk by Matthew Koos, the executive director of the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee. (Photo courtesy of Dylan Gooding ‘23)

Lafayette Votes! wants you to go to the polls

April 29, 2022
Students in the newly approved Lafayette Cubing Club will take part in puzzle competitions, mosaic creation and more. (Photo courtesy of Jared Sofair 25)

Cameras and cubing and cars, oh my! Three new student groups to debut this fall

April 15, 2022
Sexual Assault Awareness Month events focus on raising awareness and creating spaces for survivors. (Photo courtesy of Ella Goodwin ’21)

PASA to uplift survivors and educate students during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 8, 2022
In middle school, Fatimata Cham ‘23 was told she was the next Malala Yousafzai. Now, they appear in an Apple TV show together. (Photo courtesy of Fatimata Cham 23)

Fatimata Cham ’23 stars alongside Malala Yousafzai in Apple TV docuseries

March 25, 2022
Each club holds meetings in Kirby Hall of Civil Rights. (Photo courtesy of Kirby Government and Law Society)

The ins and outs, lefts and rights of political clubs on campus

March 11, 2022
Professor Bertucci is using the National Science Foundation grant to fund research and professorship training at Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of the Bertucci Group)

Chemistry Professor Michael Bertucci receives $473,000 grant, plans to bring more research opportunities to college

February 25, 2022
Will Shelton ‘23 drew from his experiences with Cuban culture when writing and producing his EP The Spanish Tapes. (Photo courtesy of Will Shelton 23)

Student Artist Spotlight: Will Shelton ‘23 celebrates Cuban culture with release of new EP

February 18, 2022
The Women+ in Physics club provides a safe space for minority groups pursuing physics at Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of Sophia Kosednar 24)

Women+ in Physics club to use recent grant to promote female representation and inclusion in physics field

February 11, 2022
Token 249 focuses on sense of humor and heart with their product line. (Photo courtesy of Token 249 Facebook)

Small Business Spotlight: Token 249 sells tokens of appreciation

February 4, 2022
In the Need a Lift? web series, President Nicole Farmer Hurd drives through campus on a golf cart while interviewing guests. (Photo courtesy of the Lafayette YouTube)

President Hurd showcases the Lafayette family in ‘Need a Lift?’ web series

January 28, 2022
Lewis Baratz guided the Chamber Orchestra in their long-awaited return to in-person performances with a passion for live music and a wide array of musical influences. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)

Chamber Orchestra holds first live performance in two years

December 10, 2021
Corey Beck 22 leads Lafayettes Pep Band on and off the field. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

Student Artist Spotlight: Corey Beck ‘22 reflects on time with pep band before conducting at his final football game

November 19, 2021
Students dance at Diwali event.

Diwali celebration amplifies South Asian student voices

November 12, 2021
Sterling Hill Mines underground tour features rocks that glow under UV light. (Photo courtesy of Caroline McParland 23)

Where the mountainside glows: Geology Society visits Sterling Hill Mine

November 5, 2021
Six members of the Women in Law society posing and smiling on the steps of Kirby Hall.

Lafayette Women in Law Society connects current and future lawyers

October 22, 2021
This past Tuesday, Dora S. Frias and Stephanie Hernandez Rivera spoke about their experiences as queer Latinas in the workplace. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)

Queer Latina academics talk about their research as a ‘reminder of our collective fire’

October 8, 2021
The front of the Landis Center building.

How to donate time to neighboring communities this fall through the Landis Center

October 1, 2021
Saul Flores smiling in front of a wall of flowers. He is wearing a black t-shirt and a hat. His name is written beside his head in black letters against a blue background.

Latinx Heritage Month keynote speaker Saul Flores encourages social change with his Walk of Immigrants project

September 24, 2021
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